The National Arts Club Opens Dali: The Golden Years

On Wednesday February 4th, the National Arts Club and its Office of Fine Arts, as directed by Dianne B. Bernhard, celebrated the opening of Dali: The Golden Years with a reception that was open to the public. The rare collection of work from Spanish surrealist, Salvador Dali, will show until February 28th.

The exhibition shows 65 pieces, including early works that have never been shown before on loan from private collectors. Early drawings and prints make up three full collections including; ‘The Les Chants Maldoror’ (1934), ’12 Tribes of Israel’ (1971), and ‘Memories of Surrealism’ (1973). Each marks a major graphic series in Dali’s career, while four never-before-seen pieces and an iconic photo of the artist himself by Anton Perich provide invaluable insight into Dali’s creative process.

The exhibition marks the second installment of the Fine Arts Winter 2015 program, and provides a stunning compliment to prior significant exhibitions, including 2014’s record breaking ‘Charles James: Beneath the Dress,’ Rembrandt, Picasso, Munch, Romare Bearden, Goya and the world renowned husband/wife team of Ilya and Emilia Kabakov.

The National Arts Club takes pride in presenting iconic artists and their works to a wide audience, fulfilling its mission to educate, engage, and enrich its circle of creative-minded individuals.

The Club’s monthly Salon on February 8th will celebrate the remarkable works of Salvador Dali and explore the history and techniques of printmaking. The special guest will be Dr. Alex Rosenberg who not only published some of Dali’s most significant prints but maintained a personal relationship with the artist as well. Dr. Rosenberg will share his professional experiences working first hand with Dali and give us insight into the complex personality and behavior of the man who was his friend. Joining Dr. Rosenberg will be a panel of printmaking experts who will share their expertise in the history of printmaking and the multi-faceted techniques involved in creating a graphic work

The free month-long exhibition will reintroduce the American art lover to these masters with a finely curated show from The Office of Fine Arts at The National Art’s Club. For more information please visit www.nationalartsclub.org or call Office of Fine Arts at The National Arts Club on (212) 475-3424.

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